[ECOLOG-L] ENERGY Biofuels and their questionable potential
Wayne, For a history of the US Farm Bill and conservation, McGranahan et al. (2013) is an excellent place to start. Devan A. McGranahan, Paul W. Brown, Lisa A. Schulte, and John C. Tyndall. 2013. A historical primer on the US farm bill: Supply management and conservation policy. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 68(3):67A-73A. doi:10.2489/jswc.68.3.67A Contact me or any of the authors off list if you are not able to access a copy of the article. Best, Todd
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Arguments for Native Plants
Native plants support more native pollinators, many of which are in decline, but are incredibly important. In particular, many species of native plants serve as larval hosts for native insect species, such as butterflies, which can increase the local diversity of pollinator communities. On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM, Peter Beck pete...@stedwards.edu wrote: Also especially important for landscaping purposes, because native plants have adapted to the local soils and climate, they require less water, fertilizers, pesticides as well as less pruning and maintenance generally. - Original Message - From: Ted Turluck ted.turl...@gmail.com To: ECOLOG-L@listserv.umd.edu Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:16:47 AM Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Arguments for Native Plants Hello List Members, I am working with native plants and would like to make sure I have all the arguments for native plants correct. If I am missing some, please let me know. My goal is to promote native plants for use in landscaping and grazing. Native plants provide habitat and food for native wildlife. This is particularly important with increasing urban development and the habitat loss that goes along with development. Native plants make up a large part of the ecological heritage of an area. They made up the environment in which the first settlers lived and the resources they used. Native plants are less likely to become invasive because the herbivores, parasites, and pathogens they evolved with are still present. That is all I have at the moment. Please let me know what other arguments I need to add or how I can strengthen the ones I already have. Thanks! -- Ted Turluck -- Todd Ontl PhD candidate Landscape Ecology and Sustainable Ecosystem Modeling Lab Natural Resource Ecology and Management Iowa State University Ames, IA 50010 USA Phone: 515-294-2957 www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape/people.html
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, M.S. or Ph.D., in Sustainable Agriculture
We seek a highly motivated and qualified individual wishing to pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in sustainable agriculture. The successful applicant will conduct research in the areas of ecosystem service modeling and agricultural stakeholder engagement. In addition to working with Iowa State University scientists, the successful applicant will also work with members of Environmental Defense Funds Right Practice Right Place Project and the Natural Capital Project. Required qualifications include a passion for agriculture, a strong background in the environmental or social sciences, some previous research experience, and an ability to work in a collaborative environment. Preferred qualifications include strong backgrounds in BOTH the environmental AND social sciences, some experience with systems science and modeling, work on water, strong quantitative skills, and demonstrated team skills. Iowa State University is a large, public institution located in Ames, Iowa (www.iastate.edu), with many, diverse, and vibrant graduate programs. A beginning Graduate Research Assistantship at Iowa State University includes a stipend of $19,055 per year, plus benefits. Start date is negotiable, but early January 2013 is preferred. To receive full consideration, submit applications by Oct. 1, 2012; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should provide the following materials: (1) letter of interest stating professional goals, research interests, and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies acceptable at present), and (4) the names, affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. For further information on the project or application contact Lisa Schulte Moore or John Tyndall. Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore or Dr. John Tyndall Natural Resource Ecology Management Natural Resource Ecology Management Iowa State University Iowa State University 339 Science II 339 Science II Ames, IA 50011 Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-7339 Phone: 515-294-4912 Email: lschu...@iastate.edu Email: jtynd...@iastate.edu Web: www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape
[ECOLOG-L] M.S. Assistantship Available: Landscape Biomass Project
Graduate Research Assistantship, M.S., in Bioenergy Crops and Water Quality An interdisciplinary team of scientists at Iowa State University seeks highly qualified and motivated individuals wishing to pursue a M.S. degree in the areas of sustainable bioenergy crops and water quality. The successful applicants will conduct research on the Landscape Biomass Project (http://www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape/projects/ls_biomass/ls_biomass.htm), a large experiment designed to test the multifunctional performance of alternative biomass cropping systems in agricultural landscapes. Multifunctionality is assessed from agronomic, environmental, and economic perspectives. Required qualifications include a back-ground in plant, soil, or environmental science, experience with field research, exposure to statistics, and an ability to work in a collaborative environment. Preferred qualifications include previous work on water, strong quantitative skills, and demonstrated team skills. Iowa State University is a large, public institution located in Ames, Iowa (www.iastate.edu). Potential graduate programs offered by Iowa State and available to assistantship applicants include Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/), Forestry (www.nrem.iastate.edu/graduate/MSDegrees/), and Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture (www.sust.ag.iastate.edu/gpsa/), among others. A beginning Graduate Research Assistantship at Iowa State University includes a stipend of $19,055 per year, plus benefits. Start date is negotiable, but June 1st, 2012 is preferred. To receive full consideration, submit applications by May 1, 2012; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should provide the following materials: (1) letter of interest stating professional goals, research interests, and qualifications, (2) a resume, (3) transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial copies acceptable at present), and (4) the names, affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. For further information on the project or application contact Lisa Schulte Moore or Matt Helmers. Dr. Lisa Schulte MooreDr. Matt Helmers Natural Resource Ecology ManagementAgricultural amp; Biosystems Engineering Iowa State University Iowa State University 339 Science II 219B Davidson Hall Ames, IA 50011 Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-7339 Phone: 515-294-6717 Email: lschu...@iastate.edu Email: mhelm...@iastate.edu Web: www.nrem.iastate.edu/landscape Web: http://agwatermgmt.ae.iastate.edu/
